Alexandra Gabris, a stylist at the boutique Espy, says the "Canadian tuxedo" is not a good look.

Instead, she suggests delving into one of this season's hottest trends: colour blocking. Try pairing a brightly coloured pair of jeans — in a turquoise or coral hue, for instance — with a similarly vibrant blouse. Then throw a more subdued blue denim jacket on top.

"This is a great way to do denim-on-denim without being too matchy-matchy. That's something you don't want to do for the Stampede," said Gabris.

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Dressing For The Calgary Stampede In Style

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The cornerstone of any Stampede outfit. It's not necessary to spend a lot of money -- go vintage and it's win-win for your feet and your pocket.
Urban Renewal Vintage Cowboy Boots, $69. Available at Urban Outfitters

Perfect with a white t and jeans. And also because, how else will you keep your Wranglers up?
Floral Embossed Belt, $49.50. Available at LuckyBrand.com

Turquoise accessories are timeless and will look great against the tan you'll get from standing in the sun all Stampede long (but you will of course be wearing lots of sunscreen as well, yes?).
Multi-Strand Beaded Faux Stone Bracelet, $7.80. Available At Forever 21

Previously known as jean shorts, this Stampede staple now goes by one name only. Because, true to their form and function, why bother with the unnecessary?
Pilcro Stet Roll-Ups, $68. Available at Anthropologie

This rendition of the cowboy hat is perfect for first-timers. You'll want to wear it to the beach, picnics, work long after the Stampede is over.
Folded Brim Cowboy Hat, $12.80. Available at Forever 21

For those cooler days. Button it all the way up and you're no nonsense. Roll up the sleeves and they'll know you mean business. Go for an open shirt over tank and who knows what will happen.
Studden Denim Button-Ups, $59.99. Available at Zara

Riley & McCormick's Guichon said his downtown Calgary store has been twice as busy this year compared to other years due to the Stampede's 100th anniversary.

"Boots and hats and shirts and jeans and belts and buckles — everything is going."

There are cheap hats aplenty around Cowtown during Stampede, and a lot of people just pick one with no intention of wearing it once the festival is over.

"After a couple of days of heavy partying it kind of looks like they didn't pay a lot of money for it. They get beat up pretty easy," he said.

A decent wool cowboy hat will cost between $70 and $125. The best quality hats are made from rabbit or beaver fur, and will run you upwards of $180. They may be pricier, but they'll last longer and keep their shape better.

A hat has got to fit just right, said Guichon.

"The wind's not going to take it off, but it's not going to give you a headache," he said.

If you're Stampeding all day long, happy feet are a must. A cowboy boot with a rubber sole is durable and comfortable, but the downside is that they can get hot.

"Personally, I like an all-leather boot because leather breathes and leather is more dynamic. It's a natural fibre," said Guichon.

Jeans, Guichon said, are "a given."

"Denim is pretty consistent with sort of the cowboy uniform...You've gotta have some jeans on," he said.